📅 Save the Dates: October 21-22, 2026
Early Bird registration is now open! Go to: https://whova.com/portal/registration/@eVBGfqpg02PJTGRT6o-/
Following the success of ConSocSci24, we are thrilled to announce that SSWG is hosting our second online Conservation Social Science Conference.
Conference Theme: “Sustaining Hope for Impact: Social Science for a Just & Resilient Conservation Future”
Conservation challenges are shaped by social dynamics, governance systems, and human decision-making. Social science plays a critical role in understanding these processes and informing conservation approaches that are more equitable and effective. This conference brings together research and practical experiences that highlight how social science contributes to conservation policy and practice, supporting sustainable and just outcomes for both people and nature.
Important Dates (Indicative; All in Eastern Time).
Abstract Submission Deadline: May 9th, 2026
Registration Opens: May 30, 2026
Notification of Acceptance: June 30, 2026
Early Bird Registration deadline: August 31, 2026
Conference Dates: October 21-22, 2026
Meet the plenary speakers
We are delighted to welcome four outstanding speakers to the 2026 Conservation Social Science Conference:
🌱 Jennifer Uchendu Kalu — Founder of SustyVibes and the Eco-anxiety Africa Project
🐆 Silvio Marchini — Founder and Principal Consultant of Plan4Coex Workshops & Courses
🌊 Nathan Bennett — Global Oceans Lead Scientist at WWF and Chair of the IUCN People and the Ocean Specialist Group
🐒 Anindya Sinha — Professor of Coexistence Studies at TDU and Professor of Animal Behaviour and Cognition at the National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore
Stay Connected:
Follow us on social media and join the conversation using #ConSocSci26 to stay updated on the latest conference news and speaker announcements. For any questions about the conference, please contact: sswgprograms@gmail.com
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